Matthew K. "Matt" Pawlik

It's been many years since I've seen Matt but I will never forget his incredible smile. Everyone was always laughing and having fun in Matt's presence. His family and girlfriend are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Matt was my homie! RIP.

Elaine and Dennis,


There are no words that can express the sadness that is in your heart right now. We truly know how it hurts to loose a son. Our prayers will be with you for a very long time.


Kathie and Mike Trombley

Losing anyone is tough, especially a brother. Brady, my heart extends to you and your family.

I am sorry for your loss. My brother will be saddened when I tell him that Matt is gone.

Matt is here in all of our hearts, now, forever, and for always.

Growing up the baby boy of three older sisters, my mom never gave me a brother. God gave me Brady and Matt. As quick as they were here, one was now gone. Two months ago, I was blessed with a beautiful daughter. I now understand Matt, you were chosen to protect Olivia in ways I have no control. When she smiles and laughs, I know you'll be there. I will miss you as God's gift on earth and we will play as eternal brothers in heaven.


Miss you brother!

Now that you're gone I want people to look up and remember the beautiful soul that you are. Say hi Pac and Kurt Cobain for me. And drop in from time to time. You will be missed, you are in a better place.

I grew up with Brady and Matt. I remember skateboarding over the Pawlik's house. Brady I'm sorry buddy. I'm down in IL now and my family just told me the terrible news. My heart and prayers go out to Matt's entire family. May the Lord comfort your grief in these hard times.



In Christ,

To the Pawlik Family: My deepest sympathies go out to you. Matt was a good friend & treated everyone with respect. I can't praise you enough for raising such a fine individual. May god bless you during these tragic times.

I could always count on Matt for a smile a sincere handshake & a cold beer. He was always interested in my realestate projects(which I know he shared with his father) and I dont think he forgot a face.



To be loved and missed by so many is the greatest honor of all.



So, to his family & Shanna as well all of his freinds I would like express my deepest sympathies.

I will miss Matt and his wonderful smile that lit up the room. I feel very lucky to have known him. My heart goes out to his family and girlfriend. He is in my thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathy go out to the family and friends of Matt's. I remember the summer when Jason and Brady skateboarded all summerlong. Brady and I had a "budding" romance going and Matt was always tagging along. Which when your the 14 year old and an 11 year old is with you it gets annoying. He always had a smile on his face though, so it was hard to get too mad at him. Jaime (who lives in Vegas) called today and was in complete shock. She sends her heartfelt sympathy. Know that Matt touched everyone's life in a positive way, even as an annoying tag-a-long. May God comfort you now and in the future.

Matt has been a great friend to all of us over the years. He always had a smile on his face. He had the uncanny ability to make others around him smile. There was no situation that Matt did not make us all feel better. He continually made me laugh and taught me to enjoy life. He will truly and always be a friend.

We will miss Matt's smile and waiting on us at Mr. B's on Monday nights as we watch football and order a thin crust pizza (no green peppers)!! No matter how tall our offspring grow or how far away they move, they are always our children. Although we cannot fully experience your agony, please be assured that you and your family are in our prayers. We are asking God to support and uphold you as you tread the pain-filled path of these next days. Sincerely,

Matt, I feel lucky to have known you. You truly were a joy to be around always. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

To the family: You are an amazing family and this is such a tough and sad time for you all! I have so many wonderful memories of Matt and so many of them include all of you; Elaine, Dennis and Brady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and also his beloved girlfriend! Matt was the life of the party--canoe trips in particular! The memories of the laughter he shared with me,his friends and family will always remain. God Bless you all!

Matt will always be in our hearts for the simple fact that he has always expressed that we were in his.His thoughtfulness and genuine friendship to all of us will never be forgotton.His smile and witt that that paints a perfect picture in my mind will be there forever. And i know that he knows he has touched our lives in many special ways,ways that will live on forever .You will be genuinely missed and loved always in our hearts.And even though i cant be there to share this time with everyone that feels the way i do know you are always in my prayers and thoughts. love ya always

Let us not greive the life that we have lost,but cherish the life he has lived.

Matt was a wonderful guy with beautiful smile. His calm, easygoing demeanor made people around him feel comfortable. I'm certain that he is in a wonderful place right now. My thoughts and prayers are with Matt's family.

As my dad would say "Tall Handsome Matt". I met you about 11 years ago and have loved you ever since. You showed people how to have a positive attitude no matter what. We will carry on your legacy. My heart goes out to your family, friends, and girlfriend.

As a former babysitter and neighbor of Matt's, I'm very, very sad to hear the terrible news of his death. My memories are of a smiley-faced kid with a lot of spunk and spirit. You certainly are missed, Matt! Warm wishes to the family.

Hi hun it is me again! I wanted to put in a few words for the kitchen crew at B's. They are all saddend by this and will miss you dearly, it was a shock no doubt, for I saw some of their faces! But they know you are still here, because our hearts you are near. God Bless your family and friends, Love from all of us, to them...

There are no words to express how Matt has made me feel over the last 11 years. He was so warm, kind, sincere, loving, and devoted to his friends and family. He always aimed to please others before himself and he always made people feel comfortable. Matt was a great man and our memories together will live in my heart forever. We miss you and we love you so much, Matsy-Kris.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

No matter the day of the week, no matter the weather for that day, no matter what was going on in your personal life, you always offered a smile to everyone you saw. If only more people would learn that as early as you did. I know it is a lesson I will repeat to myself often. You will be greatly missed, yet forever remembered.

My heart breaks for Matt's family and for Shannah I know how truly happy he made her. Words can not express how deeply saddened I am for your sudden loss. Matt will be missed at Mr. B's.

Matt ALWAYS had a smile on his face and was so sweet, friendly, and genuine to everyone he was around. He has touched so many lives and will be very greatly missed. My prayers are with his family, his girlfriend, and his friends. We miss you, Matt.

I will always remember Matt's smile and the way he could debate... and debate and debate! The countless many times he tried to get me and others to "let him make his point."

His sense of humor was second to none. The love of his family second to nothing. I find myself laughing through my tears and I pray the stories keep on coming for his family, girlfriend, and friends. Matt would have wanted it that way. You're never forgotten and we're forever changed because of that contagious smile.

I worked with Matt at Little Joe's in Grand Blanc. Matt was one of the sweetest kids i know and his parents should be so proud of the great job they did raising him . The world is a colder place because his warm smile is gone. I will miss his sense of humor and sunny disposition.

It is a terrible shock for me and all of the family friends to learn of this tragedy. Words could never express how I am feeling now.

I will never forget Matt’s warm, welcoming smile. I feel so blessed to have met you. Whether it was his outgoing personality, his kind words, or his genuine smile, he always made people feel comfortable. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.

Our deepest sympathy to the Pawlik family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

"Some people come into our lives and quietly stay, others stay for a short while, leaving footprints in our hearts and we are never the same."

I consider it a gift to have been able to know Matt even for a short period of time. My deepest sympathy to his family, girlfriend and everyone that ever felt his spark, may it never fade....

Matt,[Yapper} to our family, we have many happy memories of times with you. You always had such a great smile and such kindness. We all know you're in a better place but will be so missed by your family and friends. God bless you and your loved ones always.

Our Dearest Matt,

Wow hun are we going to miss you, Virgilio says it won't be the same at B's without you, how right he is. I was thinking back to when we worked together, and I remember telling you how you looked like Prince William to me, and you smiled and said thank you! I am so saddened by this, it was only Friday that we said hi. Well Matt have fun up there and keep a lookout for the rest of us, ok hun. We love you and will be at a loss without you. God bless your family and all your other friends, may peace be with us all!



Love always;

Desiree, Virgilio, and our girls.

Matt had a way of making everyone feel special and not so alone in the world of chaos. His eyes lit up when he smiled and you just knew he was a genuine guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

I will miss you forever Matt. I feel so lucky to have known you. You were one of the greatest people I ever knew. I will never forget that smile of yours. I have so many great memories of you that will live in my heart forever. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Matt always could light up the room with his smile and had a way of making things seem not so bad. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

I can never forget the amazing/comforting smile Matt always seemed to wear. His genuine spirit I will never forget. My prayers/love/support go out to his family, girlfriend & friends.

Always a smile and a handshake at meeting.



May the Lord welcome Matt with similar greeting.

I feel honored to have known you and extremely saddened to have you taken so soon. You were one of the most genuine and kind-hearted people that I had ever met. The world seems less wonderful without you here. I'll miss you, Matt.